It was verry nice

Magical. Beautiful. Welcoming. Perfect. Our stay in gorgeous Costa Rica was wonderful thanks to Linda's great staff- Jessica, Zac, and Norma. Such genuine warmth and hospitality made my family's Christmas memorable forever. We will be back. God willing. Thank you so much!!

This is really a slice of paradise! From the property manager Jessica's greeting and great suggestions for local activities to the first of one postcard sunset after another to walking on what was pretty much our own private beach every morning. The house is privately situated on top of an ocean bluff and has a scenic infinity pool and wading pool for kids next to the house. While there could have been more seating around the pool, there were lots of places to stroll around the property and even better, a long stretch of black and pink beaches to put down a towel and spend the day. Inside is artistically decorated and there are 2 master bedrooms with baths, plus 2 small auxiliary bedrooms, good for family members, but one suite requires the door between the rooms to stay open if you want air conditioning. A loft with 2 full beds is a playful and cozy kind of tree house (you move a ladder to reach it) but is without air conditioning and was too hot to use while we were there. Still lots of room to stretch out. One really nice bonus is Adrianna (sp?), who comes in each morning to make you a fresh fruit salad, make your bed, and wash your clothes! One last note: be sure to rent a four wheel drive with high clearance to travel around the local area. Like much of Costa Rica, the roads are gravel and dirt and often require creek crossings.

This is a lovely home in a secluded and private area. There's a peaceful balcony to sit and watch the ocean, the kids can play in the pool, there's good surf nearby and some very nice beaches. If anyone in your group is a fisherman, I would highly recommend doing a fishing trip. My brother in law went out for two hours and caught enough fish to feed 9 people for 3 days. We had the most delicious fish tacos with fresh mango salsa.

The house was beautiful, clean, with a beautiful view of the Pacific. Easy access to a private black sand beach. House made comes daily to clean, do laundry, and brings fresh fruit. The management staff is extremely accommodating and helpful with helping you plan the perfect vacation. We hope to return one day- was an amazing vacation all around.

Evironnement exceptionnel Service à la clientèle de Norma et Eduardo fantastique Jessica et Zack très disponibles La villa doit être rénovée afin de mieux répondre aux exigences du marché !! Je vous la recommande assurez vous que les travaux de rénovation ont été effectués. Si vous voulez une villa dans un environnement très tranquille loin des foules vous avez trouvé ! A 35 min de Nosara A 1:45 hr de Liberia

Comment passer une semaine de rêve ? Simple aller chez Linda Maison de rêve, cadre merveilleux et personnel au petit soin On a juste hâte de pouvoir revenir Merci à Normal pour tout

Greast place. Thank you. We love it.

This home is new construction with sweeping views of the surrounding areas. Fantastic views of beautiful sunsets and an infinity pool that is a nice break on a hot afternoon. The home comes with all modern amenities and makes for a relaxing visit.

We stayed at this villa in December 2016 and couldn't have made a better choice. The house is simply fantastic. It is very spacious and extremely clean with high-quality appliances and very nice furnishings. There is a view of the ocean from every room and we could hear the waves at night. We watched monkeys and many tropical birds from the patio. Wifi and a/c are very strong. The villa is part of a complex, yet is is very private and quiet. It feels very secure. It is a 5 minute walk down the hill to a restaurant, two pools and a beautiful beach, which is never crowded. (There is also parking there). Playa de Cocos is about 12 minutes away by car. Last but not least, Anna was a great host and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We had a wonderful vacation thanks to this beautiful accommodation.

I rented Crystal's place for a group of our family to stay for a few days after we attended a wedding in Costa Rica. We were very comfortable with 7 adults and 2 children (6 years old and 6 months old) in the house. The house itself is beautiful with an fantastic outdoor space and infinity pool that overlooks the beach. There is a short trail from the side of the property leading directly down to the beach. There is not much nearby the house aside from a boutique resort next door (only about 15 rooms) meaning we were the only ones on the beach most of the time. The resort next door has a restaurant with good food that is a bit pricey (more fine dining) but works well if you don't want to venture far for a meal. There are a few small markets in the nearby town of Marbella (10 min drive) but for more specific grocery shopping it will need to be done in a larger town (Santa Cruz, Tamarindo, etc) all of which are an hour or more away by car so plan ahead. There is also a nice beach bar in Marbella (the tiki hut) which we went to for several meals and had a great breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The road out to the house is about 25km of unpaved gravel and dirt road, so having a good car is helpful. We navigated the road fine in a 2 wheel drive car but in rougher seasons I can see how a better car could be needed. Crystal was a great host and went out of her way to drive into town to buy a new coffee maker for us as the one in the house was not working. She was very responsive and friendly during our stay. We also opted to have Rosa come in one night and make us dinner which was fantastic (one of the best meals we had in Costa Rica). She was so kind and an amazing cook - our family really enjoyed the meal she prepared for us.

Great house, well located, for beach and as a place to just chill, relax and unwind. Pool was most welcome, as it gets really hot, and so the outside space was where we spent most of the days when we were at the house. Inside was cool, kitchen had most of what you need to cook and was not too hot a place to cook in, the living area has sofas and chairs and a large TV, so bring a laptop and HDMI cable and you can stream away. Internet connection wasn't bad. Bedrooms were great, all had air con(which we didn't use) so you can get the room nice to cool before you sleep. There were smashing views from most rooms, the upstairs ones especially, and so waking to the sight of the Pacific, which you can hear all the time, was magical. No shops nearby - Nosara is 40 minutes south and has small grocery stores, plus two ATMs, although there is a limit of 100,000 colones per day, so bring more or you can head north to Tamarindo where there is all you could ever want - the drive there is about an hour. Nearby beaches are great - Playa Azul is mostly deserted, and you can walk it's mile long length and venture out into the very strong currents, but it shelves gently so is safe for kids, but only so far... Surfing is possible, but the break is short, and so Marbella is a better surfing bet, only 10 mins south, or Guiones near to Nosara which is world renowned for it's waves... You can walk south of Azul and hit other equally as empty beaches, although it gets really hot, so be careful, or go early or late in the day. San Juanillo is 10 minutes south, and has a couple of great restaurants - check out La Sodita for Mediterranean delights, and a lovely white sand beach on a spit. fresh fish available direct off the boat and a cool place to chill. Crystal and Ramiro were attentive and helpful if needed. Highly recommend.

Remote setting. Great nearby beaches (Playa Azul, San Juanillo, Marbella), but difficult access to larger groceries, shopping opportunities, etc. Authentic Costa Rican village (San Juanillo) to the south (small town with limited shopping). House is nice with great view of pacific ocean and nice pool. The kitchen lacked a microwave and dishwasher. Tiki Hut in Marbella (north) was worth visiting for dinner and drinks and dinner at the Ocean Club resort next to this property was very good (it was also a little bit more expensive) and a pleasant environment. Travel distances limited because of rough dirt roads and river crossings with no bridges.

If you're looking for a secluded place on a beautiful beach, this is for you. If you don't want to cook we recommend Rosa as well. :)

This house is amazing! It is kind of secluded, which we loved! We basically had our own private beach, with beautiful black sand and great waves for boogie boarding and body surfing. The house had a skimboard as well as a soccer ball, frisbee, football and snorkel gear, which we put to good use. The house is beautiful, with great showers, comfortable beds and amazing views. The kitchen makes for easy cooking, with a grocery store not too far away. The infinity pool was a great size, bigger than I though, and is perfect for relaxing in after a beach day. We had many visitors while lounging by the pool: parrots and other birds, iguanas, frogs and lizards. The outdoor area is perfect for dinners and breakfasts with a view, and great for playing cards and relaxing at night. Finding the house was fairly easy, just literally at the end of the dirt road and was secluded and peaceful. The house did not have air conditioning while we were there, but the fans in all of the rooms kept us plenty cool at night. The water pressure was great in all of the showers, and the rooms were all good sizes. We loved our stay here and enjoyed the easy access to the beach and the breathtaking sunset. Communication with our host was very easy and prompt and they ensured we had everything we needed for our trip!

We had a great stay at Playa Azul, and If we are back one day we will go there again! We stayed in the house for a whole week for a family trip of 6 people. We never get borred as there is many great beaches in the area, driving less than one hour. But a good 4x4 is compulsory to reach the house and to move around. Don t be affraid of crossing rivers sometimes with your 4x4, it is part of the itinerary! The AC of the house is not working, but the big fan in each room were enough to sleep well, even if there are a bit noisy. The terrace was a great place to stay, to watch the sunrise and Enjoy the wonderful view. The beach is also really nice, especially to have an early morning stroll. We were hosted By Ramiro who answered all our questions and request quickly when necessary. The person who came every day to clean the garden and swimming pool is also a fisherman, you can buy him fresh Fish every day. We recommend this place for a natural and peace stay!

Excelente lugar, super privado, hermosa vista

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful location. Crystal was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond to any concerns or questions I had about the house and area. My family of 7 loved the infinity pool and the amazing private beach it overlooked. Long walks with not another soul in sight. The house was relatively well stocked. A few things looked quite worn but I assume that is from the warm beach weather. The pillows were amazing and towels and sheets were plentiful. There was a washer and dryer for our use which was very convenient. We had two very friendly dogs visit every day, a gigantic toad and many birds, crabs and lizards whose company we enjoyed!! The drive was very bumpy and beautiful but a lot of fun if you have the right vehicle (which we did). So be prepared and rent a 4X4 or SUV. Also be prepared for the extreme remoteness of the house (again, that's what we were looking for). It's not a quick hop to any store. Groceries can be found but it is advised to stock up before you leave Liberia. We had wonderful adventures in surrounding areas and would highly recommend several of them My family would readily return to this home. Crystal and her husband were fantastic hosts. Thank you again!!

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The place is pretty but it's not located in front of the beach. It takes about 8-10min driving to get to Frijolar. The common áreas and freezer should be clean and ready for the clients to arrive. They should have always someone in charge of the camping at the place to guarantee safety and order. Even thou the place is quite, pretty and perfect to relax and watch the stars!!, it's located far from town so not noices at all. The visit of the Congos and different birds make our stay very nice!

Linda casa, muy cerca de playa San Juanillo (a 20 minutos), espaciosa y en una provincia tranquila

Hazel was awesome. They let us stay an extra night at no cost and they generously gave us some fresh caught fish for Christmas eve dinner :-)!!! Excellent experience.. Pura Vida...

Nice little house in the quiet town of Marbella. Not the easiest house to get to due to the rough dirt road that is miles long. Only issue we had was missing towels and other "essentials" even though the house was listed as providing essentials. Limited amenties, but good value for the price we paid.

The place is beautiful and quiet, you can reach the beach within 20 min. Walking. There is also a small supermarket which is very close and the owner is a very nice and helpful lady. The guard who checked us in was very friendly and helped us a lot. Thanks!

Hazel's place in Marbella was the perfect spot to be based in order to enjoy the nearby beaches like the gorgeous Playa San Juanillo. The house was clean and well-kept when we arrived and there was cold drinking water ready in the fridge. Air-conditioning units keep the rooms as cool as you want and the house is set back from the road enough so that road dust isn't a problem at all.

The price of the house for the size and location is a great deal. There are several beaches that one can visit in a quick car ride. The house had everything we needed to make basic meals. The air-conditioning was a huge bonus because it can get very hot there. Harpy (the person who checked us in and touched base with us through out the stay) was very kind and helpful.

The location is great -- right off the beach. However, it is a secluded location and is remote, but the Tiki Hut restaurant right in front means you don't have to go anywhere for food. Stay, surf, enjoy the beach and the pura vida. The cabin was basic, but it did the job. Don't leave the door open as otherwise you will invite insects inside.

Great area if you wany great surf and a good feel for Costa Rica. Also, the locals are great

Surfers paradise! We scored with this place as it's pretty much the only thing on the playa! Jeff was on top of everything. We will be back!

Overall, great stay for surfers destination. Tiki hut food is amazing and the staff was great!!

Amazing location, consistent and fun surf everyday. Everything I needed Jeff was on it. Definitely will be coming back thanks Jeff!

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We had a very pleasant stay at the cabin as it was very close to the beach and right behind the restaurant. The cabin is located far enough behind the restaurant to still have privacy and not be bothered by any noise in the restaurant. It was nice to have a place to eat right there - the food at the restaurant is excellent, but it gets pricey to eat there three meals a day. The cabin had an a/c unit which could cool both rooms and a little fridge, a great convenience. The rooms were very simple with beds, sheets and towels and the bathroom runs only cool water, which wasn't a big deal in a hot climate. The location makes this cabin our number one choice for the next time we are in the area.

This is pure perfection. We travelled to Marbella for the great surf, and this cabina could not have been better. If you are staying in Marbella, this is where you want to be. You are steps from the water, steps from a restaurant, but the cabina also offers privacy and your own little private deck where you can watch sunsets and hear the waves crash. We also had a little family of monkeys visit the tree behind the cabina :) The restaurant staff is so kind and helpful, and there is security on staff throughout the night. One thing to note, there are two 'bedrooms' but you need to walk through one to get to the other. Perfect for one couple, small family, or a group of friends, but not so perfect should we have decided to share the cabina with my in-laws :) Great place! Great location! Already planning our next trip to visit Marbella :) Thank you, Jeff!

My friends and I stayed here for a few days, but we wish it could have been more, as the space was great. It was only about 20-30 minutes away from Nosara, so we were close enough to some bars and restaurants, but far enough to not feel like we were in the thick of tourist town. The backyard jungle was tranquil. Because the roof is tin, every time a tree fruit or seed fell, it was loud, but I honestly found it to be soothing.

There is a big tree that usually makes noise when it is windy and branches and fruits hit the ceiling. Some lights do not work. It's a bit far, so you need a car or a ATV to go to the beach or grab some food, etc.

Terry is a very responsive host, helped us everyday leading up to our stay. The house is great, but it is off the beaten path and immersed in the jungle--not for the faint of heart but definitely for those who want to get away from it all. It is outside a very small town--it is not a beach resort -- it is for people who want to relax, and enjoy nature. There is also a pristine unpopulated beach walking distance. Rental car a must.

Terry is a great host and very responsive and a nice person, but the house has tin roof and is very noisy at night since little fuits drop to the roof and the noise is pretty hard very often. The pictures are accurate, but in my opinion they are better than the actual house.

Terry is a good host and gave us lots of important information before we left home. You should be aware of the fact that the house is far away from the main roads and that a 4-wheel drive is more or less necessary, since the dirt-roads are poor and you sometimes have to wade over small rivers with no bridges. The house is big with not so much furniture (but lots of beds). The tin iron-roof makes it noicy at nights when small fruits fall down on it frequently. There is a small TV but no antenna, just for DVD:s. Nice outdoor area with a beautiful pond and lots of tropical trees and plants. You can get internet at a restaurang in the (very small) village about a mile away, but that doesn´t always work so you can get a feeling that you´re stuck far away. Nice beaches nearby with very few people

We had an unfortunate experience during our stay. Several basic features of the house (toilet, fridge, lights and WiFi) were not working when we arrived. This, combined with a woefully understocked kitchen cabinet, forced us to cut our stay short. That being said, Terry was very responsive and accommodating when we notified her. It is likely that these problems have been resolved since our stay. These issues aside, the house is nice enough. It is perhaps not as cozy as its pictures suggest, but it is breezy and clean. The backyard is lovely with a small pond that attracts birds and little lizards. The beaches are in in San Juanillo, about 5 mins away by car (a necessity). San Juanillo is a great little town (with an emphasis on little--really just 3 restaurants / bars and a corner store). The local beaches are spectacular and have a low-key family vibe. Worth a visit.

Terry was super easy and helpful to work with. Her caretaker Alan is a gem- very kind and extremely helpful. The house is big and funky and rustic and comfortable. There is a pretty place to sit in the back overlooking a lovely little pond. The house is closer to 2 dirt roads than expected, but as they are minimally travelled on, it wasn't too bad. You'll want a car- it's a long hot dusty walk to get anywhere. Otherwise, great location- San Juanillo is super sweet, chill and pretty. The town beach has a fun local vibe and the Treetops beach just north of it is lovely and stays shady for much of the morning (a blessing with kids), and there are excellent surfing beaches north and south. My 3rd trip to CR- been to Matapalo, Pavones, Mal Pais... this is a sweet spot.

My friends and I might have made the wrong decision going there since we were looking for something different, we thought we would be much closer to the beach for instance, we ended up going somewhere else. The place, as described, seems like a great place for people aiming to just relax and if that is your thing then you should give it a go. The pictures certainly do a great favor to the house, but that doesn't mean it's not a nice place. Again, do pay a visit if you want to be away from crowds and have a moment for yourselves.